ALTON Towers is closing its oldest ride – with a new one to take its place. The theme park’s The Blade first opened back in 1980, then called Pirate Ship. However, it will has now close… ...

ALTON Towers has revealed the name of its latest ride, which will be the first-of-its-kind in the country. Located in Alton, Staffordshire, the theme park teased the new ride in a TV advert.

A RIDE at Alton Towers that opened more than 10 years ago is finally shutting down for good. Found in Cbeebies Land, the popular theme park confirmed that the ride has officially been shut to the ...

Alton Towers’ oldest ride is set to close after 44 years, it has been confirmed. The Blade, which was previously known as the Pirate Ship, is preparing for retirement, according to the Staffordshire ...

Visitors claimed a “brown liquid” was leaking near the entrance of the ride on Saturday but Alton Towers denied reports it was sewage and insisted it was a nearby burst pipe. A spokesperson ...

Alton Towers has 10 main rides and a number of smaller attractions. It opens for its main season from mid-March to early November and in 2023 attracted 2.35million visitors.

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Excitement is building ahead of the new Alton Towers season which will see the launch of a towering 'world first' ride, The theme park is gearing up to unveil a groundbreaking new attraction that ...

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Alton Towers has announced major changes which are set to take place, with a number of rides closing for good. One of the rides thrill seekers will bid goodbye to is 'The Blade', Alton Towers ...

Alton Towers’ oldest ride is set to close after 44 years, it has been confirmed. The Blade, which was previously known as the Pirate Ship, is preparing for retirement, according to the Staffords ...